New role uncovered for ‘oldest’ tumour suppressor genehttps://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/news-articles/0315/270315-Oldest-tumour-suppressor-gene Scientists have revealed a brand new function for one of the
first cancer genes ever discovered – the retinoblastoma gene – in a finding that
could open up exciting new approaches to treatment.RSS FeedHarry C Dayantis2015-03-27T12:25:07ZUCL translational research incubator at Stevenage Bioscience Catalyst reaches capacity with addition of two new projectshttps://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/slms/slms-news/slms/sbcUCL’s bioscience incubator at the Stevenage Bioscience Catalyst (SBC)
has now reached capacity following the migration of two further
research projects to the facility from the university’s central London
campus.UCL NewsMorgan Williams2015-03-27T10:07:27ZWeight discrimination has major impact on quality of lifehttps://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/news-articles/0315/240315-weight-discrimination-quality-of-life Weight discrimination is linked to significantly lower quality of life,
and accounts for approximately 40% of the negative psychological effects
associated with obesity, finds new UCL research funded by Cancer Research UK.RSS FeedHarry C Dayantis2015-03-24T10:37:31ZStructure of genetic messenger molecules reveals key role in diseaseshttps://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/news-articles/0315/180315-mRNA-structure-disease-link Messenger RNAs (mRNA) are linear molecules that contain instructions for producing
the proteins that keep living cells functioning. A new study by UCL researchers
has shown how the three-dimensional structures of mRNAs determine their
stability and efficiency inside cells. This new knowledge could help to explain
how seemingly minor mutations that alter mRNA structure might cause things to go
wrong in neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s.RSS FeedHarry C Dayantis2015-03-19T10:03:38ZYale UCL Poetry competition announces winners for 2014https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/news-articles/0215/170215-yale-ucl-poetry The winners of the 2014 Yale UCL Medical and Engineering
Students’ Poetry Competition have been announced. RSS FeedSiobhan Pipa2015-02-17T16:12:57ZNew biomarkers to spot pancreatic cancer earlyhttps://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/news-articles/0215/050215-pancreatic-cancer Pancreatic cancer could be diagnosed up to two years earlier
by screening for two tumour markers found in blood, according to research
published in Clinical Cancer Research. RSS FeedSiobhan Pipa2015-02-05T13:13:51ZUCL and QMUL agree to establish a new institute to tackle cardiovascular diseasehttps://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/slms/slms-news/slms/cardiovascular-instituteUCL and Queen Mary University of London have agreed to
establish a joint Cardiovascular Institute to rise to the global challenge of
cardiovascular disease.UCL NewsMorgan Williams2015-02-04T17:00:00ZCancer fear can impact screening uptakehttps://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/news-articles/0115/290115-cancer-fear-screening People who worry about cancer are more likely to want to get screened for
colon cancer, but feeling uncomfortable at the thought of cancer makes them
less likely to actually go for the test, finds new UCL-led research. RSS FeedHarry C Dayantis2015-01-29T10:49:06ZBloomsbury Research Institute awarded £7.5 millionhttps://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/news-articles/0115/150115-bloomsbury-research-institute UCL and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
have been awarded a grant of £7.5 million from the Higher Education Funding
Council for England’s (HEFCE) Catalyst Fund to develop the Bloomsbury Research
Institute, a partnership dedicated to addressing the global challenge of infectious
disease.RSS FeedHarry C Dayantis2015-01-16T10:43:19ZREF2014: UCL strength in biomedicine reflected in largest share of 4* researchhttps://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/slms/slms-news/slms/slms-ref2014UCL has achieved the greatest amount of 4* (world leading) research
in Panel A, covering medicine and biological sciences, much of which is
conducted in collaboration with our partner hospitals. UCL NewsMorgan Williams2014-12-18T12:59:00ZUCL rated top UK
university by research strength in the REF2014https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/news-articles/1214/181214-ucl-results-refRSS FeedRuth Metcalfe2014-12-18T00:00:10ZUCL launches dedicated animal research information websitehttps://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/news-articles/1214/111214-animal-research-website UCL has today launched a new public information website on animal
research, describing how and why animals are used across the university.RSS FeedSiobhan Pipa2014-12-11T10:58:07ZProfessor David Lomas appointed as new UCL Vice-Provost (Health)https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/news-articles/1114/271114-new-vice-provost-healthUCL is pleased to
announce the appointment of Professor David Lomas to the role of Vice-Provost
(Health), replacing Professor Sir John Tooke, from 1st August 2015. RSS FeedRuth Metcalfe2014-11-27T13:14:34ZResearch reveals how our bodies keep unwelcome visitors out of cell nucleihttps://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/news-articles/1114/241114-cell-nuclei-pores The structure of pores found
in cell nuclei has been uncovered by a UCL-led team of scientists, revealing
how they selectively block certain molecules from entering, protecting genetic
material and normal cell functions. The discovery could lead to the development
of new drugs against viruses that target the cell nucleus and new ways of delivering
gene therapies, say the scientists behind the study.RSS FeedRebecca L Caygill2014-11-24T16:39:49ZWellcome Trust unveils new funding frameworkhttps://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/slms/slms-news/slms/wt-ff The Wellcome Trust are making several changes to the schemes they offer, including a
new funding mechanism for collaborative research by teams, and the
introduction of seed grants to support researchers who want to develop
original and innovative ideas.UCL NewsMorgan Williams2014-11-18T11:16:58ZVirtual reality helps people to comfort and accept themselveshttps://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/news-articles/1114/121114_virtual-reality Self-compassion can be learned using avatars in an immersive virtual reality,
finds new research led by UCL. This innovative approach reduced
self-criticism and increased self-compassion and feelings of contentment
in naturally self-critical individuals. The scientists behind the
MRC-funded study say it could be applied to treat a range of clinical
conditions including depression. RSS FeedRebecca L Caygill2014-11-13T13:22:52ZGas as a bridge to a low-carbon futurehttps://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/news-articles/1114/121114-gas-low-carbon Gas could play an important role as a ‘bridging
fuel’ to a low-carbon economy but it won’t be long before gas becomes part of
the problem rather than the solution, finds a study involving UCL scientists.RSS FeedSiobhan Pipa2014-11-06T10:48:00ZCause of organ damage after heart attack and stroke foundhttps://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/news-articles/1114/061114-organ-damage Succinate, a molecule made when the body breaks down sugars and fats, can
cause long-term damage to organs following a heart attack, stroke or transplant
according to new research involving UCL scientists. The team behind the study
hopes that new therapies will be developed to protect organs from damage following
the discovery. RSS FeedRebecca L Caygill2014-11-06T10:48:00ZSLMS Education Awards 2014/2015https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/slms/slms-news/slms/education-awards The SLMS
Education Domain wish to recognise and reward those dedicated to improving the
quality of education for SLMS students. We are proud to announce the SLMS Education Awards which aim to
spotlight and support excellence and innovation in the delivery of
education. UCL NewsMorgan Williams2014-11-04T16:21:51ZUCL awarded £4.2 million for stem cell transplantation and immunotherapyhttps://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/news-articles/1114/141114-blood-stem-cell-unit UCL has been awarded £4.2 million from the National
Institute for Health Research (NIHR) to fund a Blood and Transplant Research
Unit for stem cell transplantation and immunotherapy, due to launch in October
2015. RSS FeedHarry C Dayantis2014-10-16T09:50:32ZPublishers address concerns on ‘total cost of ownership’ of e-resourceshttps://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/news-articles/1014/291014-publishers-open-access UCL welcomes the news that two major academic publishers are tackling the issue of subscription costs and the level of article-processing charges (APCs). RSS FeedNicholas W Tyndale2014-10-29T17:25:16ZDrug tests on mothers’ hair links recreational drug use to birth defectshttps://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/news-articles/1114/031114-drug-use-birth-defects Drug tests on 517 mothers in English inner city hospitals found that
nearly 15% had taken recreational drugs during pregnancy and that mothers of babies
with birth defects of the brain were significantly more likely to have taken
drugs than mothers with normal babies. The study found no significant links
between recreational drug use and any other type of birth defect. RSS FeedHarry C Dayantis2014-10-16T09:50:32ZUCL-Lancet Commission argues that “health is as much about caring as it is about curing”https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/news-articles/1014/291014-Lancet-commission-culture-health The systematic neglect of culture is the single biggest
barrier to advancing the highest attainable standard of health worldwide, say
the authors of a major new report on culture and health, led by Professor David
Napier, a leading medical anthropologist from UCL and published in The Lancet . RSS FeedHarry C Dayantis2014-10-16T09:50:32ZScientists identify potential cause for 40% of pre-term birthshttps://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/news-articles/1014/271014-Pre-term-births Scientists from UCL and Queen
Mary University of London have identified
what they believe could be a cause of pre-term premature rupture of the fetal
membrane (PPROM) which accounts for 40 per cent of pre-term births, the main
reason for infant death world-wide. RSS FeedHarry C Dayantis2014-10-16T09:50:32ZUCL awarded £13.5 million to advance medical research facilitieshttps://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/news-articles/1014/231014-MRC-CRII-award As part of the
Clinical Research Infrastructure Initiative, UCL has been awarded £13.5 million
for a number of projects to help advance clinical research. RSS FeedHarry C Dayantis2014-10-16T09:50:32Z